Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
Chart the Changes to 2005 RVUs That Will Have the Greatest Impact on Your Bottom Line
Published on Sun Dec 05, 2004
Keeping track of whether you are receiving accurate reimbursements from your carriers just got easier. Use this chart to be sure your carrier adheres to the 2005 fee schedule for these common ophthalmological procedures beginning Jan. 1.
Where are the fees for ophthalmologists' services going next year - up or down?
Note: The reimbursement is calculated by multiplying the RVUs for a procedure by the conversion factor (37.3374 in 2004, 37.8975 in 2005). The figures are rounded and have not been adjusted for geographical region.
This is only a representative sample. To download the complete 2005 fee schedule, visit the Web site http://www.cms.hhs.gov/regulations/pfs/2005/1429fc.asp. 
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